What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Professional position at UnityPoint Health?
- Area of Interest: Behavioral Health Services
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.01
- Department: Country Oaks
- Shift: varies; hours may be between 8am-9pm; rotating holidays/weekends
- Job ID: 153693
Overview
Behavioral Health Professional
PRN; hours will vary between 8am-9pm; rotating weekends/holidays
Robert Young Center
Davenport, IA
This position is responsible for providing direct evaluation, counseling and education services to individuals in treatment. The work involves facilitating overall case planning for clients and their families and maintaining all necessary documentation of a client’s involvement in treatment. In addition this position also serves as a team leader for members of the substance abuse counselors, provides assistance to the Manager, and participates in the multidisciplinary team planning. Supervision is provided by the Manager of CADS Residential and Outpatient Services or Manager Riverside Residential and Outpatient Services.
Why UnityPoint Health?
- Commitment to our Team – For the third consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
- Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
- Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
- Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
- Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
Visit https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/ to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.
Responsibilities
- Will provide direct substance abuse assessment, intervention, individual counseling, group counseling, and develop treatment plans, education and consultation services to identified clients, family, and support systems to promote recovery.
- Will follow conformance with standards set by local, state, and federal agencies (DASA rule 2060, Federal Probation guidelines, DEA, CARF, IAC, and Joint Commission standards)
- Be knowledgeable of all regional substance abuse facilities and services to assist in coordinating care for clients.
- Will complete drug and alcohol toxicology screenings as needed.
- Responsible for referral and case management activities, including facilitating referrals for additional services, participation in team meetings, coordinating care with community resources, etc.
Qualifications
Education: Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Human Services
Experience: 2 years of experience in the field of substance abuse is preferred; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
License(s)/Certification(s): Valid dirver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons, attained within 3 months of employment. One of the following certifications listed below:
- Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor
- Internationally Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor
- Licensed Professional Counselor
- Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
- or Licensed Clinical Social Worker within 2 years of employment in the state they are working.
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